2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2012 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rodius is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 SsangYong Rodius. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Eclipse | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
